Watford's 1881 Movement team up with Troy Deeney to collect toys for ill children this Christmas

Known for creating the atmosphere at games, the 1881 movement are now collecting toys for ill children this Christmas (Getty Images)

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Watford supporters' group The 1881 Movement are encouraging fans to donate toys prior to the game with Huddersfield for local children who are in need of 'some extra love' this Christmas.

The group have teamed up with Troy Deeney for the collection and will give the toys to youngsters who are spending the festive period at Watford General Hospital.

If they receive lots of donations, their reach will spread to other charities and hospices in and around Watford and Hertfordshire.

Fans who wish to donate should do so at the group's bunker beneath the Rookery End and they have encouraged Huddersfield fans to take part too.

"The 1881 are teaming up with Troy Deeney as we try and give something back to the children of Watford and surrounding areas, who are in need of some extra love and luck this Christmas time," they wrote on their Twitter page.

"We ask all Watford fans to come together and donate a toy to be given to the kids who will be spending Christmas at Watford General Hospital.

"And if there are lots donated we will be donating to other fantastic Watford based children's charities, includes The Peace Hospice and Watford Mencap - as well as many others.

Troy Deeney has always taken time out to interact with Watford's fans - young or old (Getty Images)

"We ask all fans, if you can, to bring toys to our bunker before the Huddersfield game. We plan to have a tree where they will be gathered, ready for distribution in time for Christmas Day.

"Let's put a smile on a local child's face this Christmas."

The movement have also said that fans interested in donating, who perhaps are not at Vicarage Road tomorrow, can organise their toys to be collected by a member of the group.

Fans do need to make sure that the toys have the CE label on them, meaning they conform to European regulations, and second hand toys cannot be accepted due to health and safety reasons.

The group have also said on Twitter that they are looking at setting a food bank for the homeless up prior to games in the New Year.

Similar collections take place in cities such as Liverpool and Newcastle before games and have enjoyed great success.